Learn s
kills essential for effective functional garden design that honor the site
and meet client needs. Each week will cover a different topic or techniqu
e focusing on the importance of getting to know the client and site as a b
asis of effective and appealing design. Essential and easy to grasp design
principles for those who design or install gardens will be introduced thr
oughout the course with the goal of practicing a form-finding approach to
garden design. The tools taught will provide a vocabulary essential for as
sessing a property’s potential and problems\, and for asking the right que
stions to realize client’s wishes while avoiding common design mistakes. L
earn how to make well considered and sustainable choices for the elements
and materials commonly used in the residential scale garden. Features incl
uding fences\, decks\, terraces\, garden furnishings\, containers and orna
ments will be covered with a focus on expanding the designer’s vocabulary
and palette. Students will select a project and take it from creative co
ncept to completed design plan including schematic drawings\, and planting
plans. Each class will involve instruction and evaluation of projects in
progress and will include both class instruction and studio time. Frequen
t group discussions and exercises will put the skills learned into action.
Students will make a formal presentation at the final class. This cours
e is the culmination of the Level II Certificate in Garden Design although
all students are welcome.

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Instructor – Chuck Schnell\,
M.A. has both a BA and MA in landscape design. He works in planning a
nd design for WCLDA in Ashfield\, MA. He is a recipient of the Garden Clu
b of America McLaren Fellowship to study abroad. He has strong knowledge
of ornamental plants\, landscape design and construction expertise.

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p>Guest Instructor –Walter Cudnohufsky\, M.L.A. is a
long time dedicated teacher. Having founded and for twenty years directe
d the nationally acclaimed Conway (Mass.) School of Landscape Design\, he
has honed a reasoned approach to planning design. Currently his firm is e
ngaged in many diverse and stimulating planning/design projects throughout
the region.
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LOCATION:Education Center at Berkshire Botanical Garden
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SUMMARY:Landscape Design Clinic
URL:https://berkshirebotanical.org/event/landscape-design-clinic/
X-COST:$690.00 - To register\, call Berkshire Community College: 413-236-21
27 or Berkshire Botanical Garden: 413-298-3926
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